Incentivising Better Patient Safety (IBPS) Attestation

We’re pleased that Victorian maternity hospitals are committed to the objectives of the VMIA Incentivising Better Patient Safety (IBPS) program and have been working hard to meet the eligibility requirements. We thank you for your support. 

The attestation period

Each year, the attestation period starts on 1 September. Hospitals have one month to submit their attestation forms between 1-30 September.

For more information, please refer to the 2022-2023 IBPS training criteria [PDF, 385KB] and IBPS operating manual [PDF, 2.29MB].

Submit your attestation form

Complete all the sections in the attestation form and return it to IBPSattestation@vmia.vic.gov.au by 5pm, Saturday 30 September 2023. Click this link to download the attestation form [DOCX, 615KB].

How do I know if I will receive my refund?

Check the progress of your refund on the VMIA portal.

When will I get my refund?

If you can demonstrate that you have met the attestation criteria, you’ll receive your refund(s) in October. We pay refunds via electronic funds transfer (EFT), accompanied by a refund invoice.

If your bank account details have changed since 20 June 2022, it’s important that you change them in the VMIA portal. Alternatively, complete a VMIA Supplier Registration Form [PDF, 145KB] and email it with a deposit slip to contact@vmia.vic.gov.au

Will VMIA contact my hospital to understand how we implemented the IBPS program?

We’ll be having conversations with some successful hospitals in the next financial year, just to make sure the IBPS program has been properly implemented and is delivering value for the Victorian community. You’ll need to keep your education and training records maintained in order to support this conversation. You might also find our IBPS Training Tracker helpful in managing your records.

What support is available?

VMIA wants to reward Victorian maternity services for improving safety and outcomes. Your VMIA Risk Adviser offers tailored support to ensure you implement a program that meets the overarching training and attestation criteria. This may include co-developing systems and processes, action plans, meeting with your staff or talking to your Board of Management.

Any questions?

You can call us on (03) 9270 6990, or email us at contact@vmia.vic.gov.au – we’re always here to help.